1948 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Alvis TA 14 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 14 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
